Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables CXCR5 chemokine receptor binding activity and chemokine activity. Involved in several processes, including B cell chemotaxis across high endothelial venule; lymph node development; and positive regulation of cell-cell adhesion mediated by integrin. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in Peyer's patch; aorta; central nervous system; and retina. Orthologous to human CXCL13 (C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 13).